Tomales Bay Sea Kayak

We had 26 teenagers out on Tomales Bay this week and were treated to four days of awesome weather with sun, warm temps and favorable tides. This was a really fun trip stacked with three other incredible guides and rounded out with four adult chaperones from the school we were guiding. For three nights and four days we explored the waters and trails around Point Reyes and Tomales Bay.

2014Matt PalmarielloSeptember 13, 2014Tomales Bay, camping, sea kayak, sea kayaking, sea trekComment

40 hour vacation

I turned my phone off at 9pm on Friday, tossed it in the drybag, launched my paddleboard and began my 40-hour vacation from email, phone, texts and work. We planned an hour to make the crossing to the campsite and with wind and current at our backs we met up with the rest of the BPC at 9:45pm. Dinner was made, the full moon was shining, the fire was burning and the relaxation could continue.

2014.1Matt PalmarielloMarch 17, 2014Red Paddleboards, SUP, camping, inflatable SUP, standup paddleboarding, standupComment

Black Canyon SUP Trip

In a whirlwind tour with a disparate crew of Bay Area paddlers I finished off 2013 and started up 2014 on a standup vacation! For four days we called the Black Canyon home and relaxed in it's beautiful surroundings. Warmed and cooled by the sun and the shade, we camped, we paddled, we laughed, we ate, we soaked, we relaxed. On top of all that, we paddled upriver - one of my favorite things.

2014.1Matt PalmarielloJanuary 8, 2014SUP, San Diego, arizona, camping, standup paddleboarding, standup, starboard, sup surfing, vegasComment

Lake Tahoe Circumnavigation - SUP

For the first time in years, I have a paddling-related blister. My arms feel heavy and my abdomen is sore but I'm in good spirits. I knocked off two of my summer paddling goals yesterday when I standup paddled 45 nautical miles in a day and completed the 56nm loop of Lake Tahoe. This was sort of a backyard expedition for me. I had 3 days completely free from any responsibility and the weather forecast was highly favorable.

2012Matt PalmarielloAugust 10, 2012Naish, SUP, Tahoe, campingComment

Colorado River SUP trip

I recently spent four days SUP paddling in southern Nevada/Arizona with my sister and a friend. Rather than sit here and write a detailed account of our trip, I've decided to write about my experience on the SUP. This was my first multi-day trip on a standup paddleboard and served somewhat as a test trip for me. I've completed this trip at least five other times using sea kayaks and canoes and had some basic guesses as to the paddleboards performance.

2011Matt PalmarielloAugust 9, 2011SUP, camping, canoe, lightning, river, sea kayakComment

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